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each individual track to record on the corresponding MIDI channel. The GR-
30 Guitar Synthesizer template is designed to do this, so you may want to
open that from the Quick Start Menu or from the File menu. To use the File
menu method, choose File-Open and choose Cakewalk Template from the
Files of type field. Then choose the Roland GR-30 template.
4. Open the Staff view.
5. Click the Staff View Layout button .
6. Click Define.
7. In the Method field, click MIDI Channel.
8. In the 1st Channel field, set SONAR to transmit on the same series of MIDI
channels that you chose in step 1. Select 1 for 1-6, 2 for 2-7, etc.
MIDI guitar devices can transmit in MONO using a different series of MIDI
channels, but SONAR needs to be listening to the same channels in order to
properly display the MIDI guitar input.
9. Click Close.
10. Click OK.
SONAR displays notes on the Fretboard based on their MIDI channels.
If you are planning to record or input notes from a MIDI guitar synth or MIDI
converter, you need to set this up on the instrument. In the case of the Roland GR-
30, for example, you set it to send on MIDI Channel 11, MONO. This sends out
each corresponding string on channels 11-16.
Chords and Marks
The Staff view lets you add and edit chord symbols, dynamic markings, hairpin
symbols, and pedal events. Like notes, these symbols are placed in the score with
the Draw tool. They can be selected, cut, copied, pasted, deleted, and dragged and
dropped. With the exception of pedal marks, though, these symbols have no
audible effect; they serve only to enhance and clarify the printed score.
Adding Chord Symbols
The Staff view lets you enter chord symbols above the staff. You can enter both
ordinary chord names and guitar chord symbols, which display both the chord
name and fingering. SONAR has a large number of predefined chords from which
you can choose. You can also define and save your own chords.
If a track is split into treble/bass staves, chords are allowed only above the upper
(treble) staff.
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